Filing Considerations for Married Couples
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If you are married and considering Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you have additional issues to think about. To start, you'll have to decide which option works best for you: filing a joint bankruptcy or an individual bankruptcy petition. For most couples, joint bankruptcy will protect more of your property and discharge more debts. But not always.
Below you'll find articles explaining how a joint bankruptcy works, considerations to determine which type of bankruptcy is better for you and your spouse (joint or individual), and what happens if you are part of a same-sex married couple.
Learn what happens to debts and property if you file for bankruptcy without your spouse.
Learn about issues affecting you if you are recently married and considering bankruptcy.
Learn about joint bankruptcy and decide if it's right for you.
Learn about joint bankruptcy petitions and the pros and cons of filing one.
Married couples have the option to file a joint bankruptcy, but sometimes it's best for one spouse to file alone. Learn more about it.
If you file for bankruptcy without your spouse, you still must include your spouse's income on your bankruptcy forms.
Filing for bankruptcy without your spouse might be a good option if you have lots of debts and your spouse has a good income.
Filing for bankruptcy because of divorce is not uncommon. Find out more.
Not sure if you should file for bankruptcy or divorce first? Here's what to consider.
The law is changing -- some courts are allowing same-sex married couples to file joint bankruptcy petitions.
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